EDUC105 Disability Studies: An Introduction

An introduction to Disability Studies, which critically examines disability issues
across a wide range of disciplines as well as different socio-cultural, political,
economic, historical, legal, and educational contexts.

What does it mean to be disabled? What would it be like if schools, workplaces
and communities were made more inclusive for everyone?

Disability is everywhere,
once you start looking for it. This paper will introduce you to Disability Studies,
a multidisciplinary field of inquiry that focuses on the experiences, rights and leadership
of disabled people. You will learn how to critically examine disability issues across
a wide range of disciplines, as well as different socio-cultural, political, economic,
historical, legal, and educational contexts. The paper is relevant to ALL students
from ALL University divisions/disciplines, which enables you to learn with and from
people enrolled in a range of degrees.

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